Employment and Training Coordinator

DATE:

June 18, 2020

TO:

ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
(This is a Competitive-Class position.)

 

FROM:

Tomasine Oliphant, Director Office of Employment & Training
535 Boices Lane, Kingston, New York 12401

 

JOB VACANCY:

Employment and Training Coordinator / Temporary / Full-Time/ Benefited

LOCATION:

Office of Employment & Training
535 Boices Lane, Kingston, NY  12401

 

SALARY:

$25.08 (Grade 13)

FILL DATE:

July 10, 2020 (When such a vacancy is announced, employees who wish to be considered shall be allowed to file appropriate notice within ten (10) working days following the announcement of the vacancy.)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of professional tasks in an Employment and Training Agency.  The work is done as a way to improve job skills of the unemployed, under-employed and economically disadvantaged agency clients, and to improve the total employment opportunities in the county.  The incumbent is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, planning and analyzing the effectiveness and utilization of the Employment and Training Program and making recommendations on improvements.  The work is carried out under the general supervision of a higher level employee with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in carrying out the details of the work.  Supervision may be exercised over the work of Employment and Training Assistants and clerical personnel.  Does related work as required. 
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Good knowledge of social science concepts related to poverty and unemployment;  good knowledge of the occupational conditions, trends and job development opportunities in the community; working knowledge of available community agencies and resources; working knowledge of the operation of an Employment and Training Program; working knowledge of current windows-based and web-based office software applications;  ability to make realistic assessments of the employment capabilities of socially disadvantaged people; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, private and governmental agencies and labor groups; ability to read and interpret moderately complex written materials; ability to express oneself orally, as well as in writing; good judgment; good organizational skills; initiative; patience; resourcefulness; tact; courtesy; honesty; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
A.    Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Industrial or Labor Relations, Economics, Political Science, Social Science, Human Services or a closely related field; OR
B.     Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Industrial or Labor Relations, Economics, Political Science, Social Science, Human Services or a closely related field and two (2) years of full-time or its’ part-time equivalent, experience involving job development, personnel counseling or work placement in an Employment and Training, community action or similar agency dealing with the employment and training of unemployed, under-employed, economically disadvantaged or handicapped individuals; OR
C.    Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of full-time experience in the areas defined in B; OR
D.    An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A, B and C.
Special Requirement:  In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for employment in school districts must obtain clearance for appointment from the State Education Department based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.
IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.  A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS.
Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check. This position will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form.  Upon a conditional employment offer, a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly. 
ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.